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Post by googlywoogly on Oct 2, 2014 14:40:36 GMT
I've got a horrible case of GAS. I've been eyeing the 2014 Gibson SG Junior and wondered if any of the other guitar players have an opinion.
Looking to get a guitar with humbuckers without breaking the bank. As much as I'd love to buy a top of the line custom shop rig I just can't justify that expense since I have 1 fan: My Dog, and am basically a no talent hack (read not likely to ever have more than 1 fan: My Dog.
About to go to a couple of guitar stores and see about playing one, but not sure if ready to pull trigger yet.
Any other suggestions on an entry level, but quality, guitar that has humbuckers? Don't want to go super cheap ply wood style, or so cheap I have to spend a large amount of cash to make the thing playable.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by clownorg on Oct 2, 2014 16:54:51 GMT
For cheaper guitars that really play nice. look at the PRS SE line. I picked one up for about $350. Another option is to look for Old Kramer's. harder to find these days but they always played great and you could usually get them cheap. If you go the SG route.. be sure it's a Gibson and not an Epiphone Here's a peek at my PRS SE stock photo
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Post by mdrake34 on Oct 2, 2014 17:19:43 GMT
I just sold my PRS SE Bernie Marsden today, didn't know you were looking for one.
New Gibson quality control is extremely hit or miss.
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Post by mdrake34 on Oct 2, 2014 17:22:30 GMT
Also, I've read nothing but good things about the newer (last 2-3 years) epiphone Pro models with their probuckers, which is their version of the Gibson burstbuckers. They supposedly sound really good, the first epiphone pickups you don't need to replace.
Given that you are a Zepaholic, a nice heritage cherry sunburst or honey burst epiphone les paul standard plus top pro would be right up your alley. Less than $500.
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Post by JDaveG on Oct 2, 2014 17:31:28 GMT
Musicians Friend has the SGJ for $600. You can usually find used SG Standards for not much more than that on Craigslist. I didn't see any Standards in that price range right now, but they're usually between $700-900 or so. However, I did find this '61 Reissue, and I'd buy it 10 times out of 10 over an SGJ. It has a headstock break that was professionally repaired, hence the price. I'd make sure it's solid first, but I'd rather have a repaired '61 RI than an SGJ all day long: atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/msg/4678721633.html
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Post by JDaveG on Oct 2, 2014 17:32:38 GMT
I also agree with clownorg on the PRS SEs and with Drake on the Epis. Both are good guitars.
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Post by clownorg on Oct 2, 2014 17:39:49 GMT
Haven't played one yet but I hear alot of good out of LTD's as well and most of those are around the same price range
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Post by mdrake34 on Oct 2, 2014 17:46:28 GMT
Also, I've read nothing but good things about the newer (last 2-3 years) epiphone Pro models with their probuckers, which is their version of the Gibson burstbuckers. They supposedly sound really good, the first epiphone pickups you don't need to replace. Given that you are a Zepaholic, a nice heritage cherry sunburst or honey burst epiphone les paul standard plus top pro would be right up your alley. Less than $500. Epiphone
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Post by JDaveG on Oct 2, 2014 18:30:40 GMT
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Post by googlywoogly on Oct 2, 2014 18:41:42 GMT
Thanks for the advice folks. I went and played an SGJ and fell in love. Brought it home with me. Hopefully it will serve. Guitar Center for 425.00 so didn't break the bank if it turns out to suck.
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Post by JDaveG on Oct 2, 2014 18:46:37 GMT
Thanks for the advice folks. I went and played an SGJ and fell in love. Brought it home with me. Hopefully it will serve. Guitar Center for 425.00 so didn't break the bank if it turns out to suck. I'm sure it will be fine. Preferences are just that -- I'd have gone with a used Standard, but you wouldn't find one for nearly that price. What pickups are in it? Of Gibson's current offerings, I vastly prefer the 57 Classics. I have a 1993 Les Paul Standard and I replaced the stock 490r/498t pickups with 57 Classics, and they are nearly perfect for my (more "vintage") tastes.
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Post by JDaveG on Oct 2, 2014 18:49:47 GMT
Looking at the specs, it has the 490r/490t, which are very close to the 57 Classics. So if you like them, you'd love the 57s, and if you hate them, you'll probably hate the 57s. If you want something hotter, throw a 498t in the bridge and it will light that bad boy up. I prefer something warmer, so the set you have would be right up my alley.
I never really disliked the 490 in the neck, I just needed something more classic sounding for the bridge.
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Post by mdrake34 on Oct 2, 2014 18:52:23 GMT
As long as you're happy, bro-ham.
Gibson has lost it's fucking mind the past several years, IMO. The 2015 Les Paul Standard have a 35% price hike from 2014, they are now $3,700. That's what the custom shop historic reissues used to cost. Their CEO is either insane or trying to force the company into bankruptcy.
JDave was smart and got a sweet, used 1993 Les Paul.
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Post by JDaveG on Oct 2, 2014 18:57:09 GMT
Yes. Yes I did.
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Post by mdrake34 on Oct 2, 2014 19:06:24 GMT
Yes. Yes I did.
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